Safety Educator (SSHO)

Barnard Construction Company•Corona, CA

3d•$90,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Barnard Construction Company, Inc. is hiring a Safety Educator (SSHO) for its heavy-civil construction projects. Barnard is based in Bozeman, Montana, and has projects across North America, as well as project sites domestically and internationally. The role provides leadership for implementing, enforcing, and continually improving company safety policies and processes. It requires jobsite presence, safety planning and training, coordination with field crews and contractors, and support for incident prevention and reporting. Travel and relocation are required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related construction field.
At least 10 years of Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) experience.
Willingness to travel and relocate; project sites are domestic and international, so travel and/or relocation are required.
Ability to understand and interpret written material, including technical information, rules, regulations, agency rules, and executive orders.
Detail-oriented, with effective communication skills.
Ability to wear PPE, including a respirator, and meet physical demands such as walking, standing, lifting up to 40 pounds, climbing ladders and stairs, bending, squatting, and crawling in tight spaces.
Sound knowledge of relevant federal requirements for the construction industry.
Completion of 10-hour OSHA training.
Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Familiarity with OSHA 1926 Construction Industry Regulations.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak and understand Spanish.

Responsibilities

Lead the implementation, enforcement, and continuous improvement of Barnard safety policies and processes.
Enforce safe practices through a visible presence on jobsites.
Prepare and review Safety Plans, Accident Prevention Plans, and Job Hazard Analyses.
Coordinate drug-screening requirements for construction projects.
Develop, coordinate, and/or present safety training for field employees.
Coordinate the purchase, issuance, adequacy, and use of safety equipment and PPE for field crews.
Develop and coordinate safety forms and policies for field crews.
Distribute Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to field crews routinely.
Assist with accident investigation and reporting as needed.
Communicate and interact daily with field crews tactfully, courteously, and professionally.
Communicate with clients on a project basis, emphasizing customer service.
Conduct site safety inspections and coordinate corrections with all contractors.
Track and analyze common issues, trends, problems, and opportunities to reduce losses and incident costs; maintain information and performance measurement systems to track and communicate loss information.
Participate in pre-construction and regular contractor status meetings.